For immediate release | September 11, 2025
American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Awards Public Announcement Date and Location
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the date and location for the Youth Media Awards Public Announcement. The Youth Media Awards recognize the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards.
The public announcement of the Medal-winning and Honor titles will be held on Monday, January 26 beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The announcement will take place at the Hilton Chicago hotel (720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605).
The event will be free and open to the public, but registration will be required for in-person attendance. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 21.
The announcement will also be live streamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page. No registration is required to view the livestream.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to America’s libraries. The ALA mission is to empower and advocate for all libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. For nearly 150 years, ALA has provided resources for information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
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